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A figure stands before a golden throne on an elaborate stage draped with a pale tent ceiling and warm lighting. The standing figure wears a red turban, a leopard-print wrap over maroon and red dhoti-style garments, layered beaded necklaces, and holds a tall trident-like staff. Behind him are ornate gilded arches with carved lions and a golden foliage backdrop. On the left, a red-curtained shrine holds small deity murtis; on the right, a decorated seated murti in green and red garments wears garlands. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor at the stage's edges. Appearance-based cues on the standing figure, including the turban, staff and layered necklaces, are consistent with a person, presented in a ceremonial setting.

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October 17 20152015-10-17A decorated stage set with a gilded arched backdrop, golden pillars and a canopy of warm orange-lit foliage. A standing figure in a rust-red dhoti and a wide draped beaded shawl, wearing a red-and-gold turban and multiple garlands, holds a tall staff and stands before a gold throne. Flanking the stage are two ornate gilded thrones with a seated murti of a deity on the left, adorned with red drapery and a crown, and a deity murti on the right in green and pink drapery with garlands. Rows of small oil lamps line the red-carpeted floor in front, with brass lamp stands at the sides.2015-10-17October 17 20152015-10-17October 17 20152015-10-17April 30 20172017-04-30October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30A photograph of a temple-style stage with a golden nandi bull mount and deity murti set in a gold arch, flanked by two gold-framed alcoves draped with marigold garlands and multicoloured canopies. A seated figure in an orange-red robe and red turban sits with palms pressed together in front of a silver framed panel, with a microphone stand beside him. On the left, a standing attendant in orange dhoti and bare upper body stands near lit oil lamps, and on the right a deity murti in blue and pink garments sits in the alcove. Gold figurines flank the central arch. The seated figure has a distinctive turban and orange robe, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm him as a person.2017-12-01A figure with long dark hair in an orange-red garment and a red-and-white flower garland sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne on a stage. Behind him is a backdrop of a painted temple wall. Flanking him are a silver-and-gold nandi bull and a decorated horse-like vahana, both draped in red and white floral garlands, with a deity murti in silver and gold. Above are ornate canopies with colourful fringe, and a trident stands to the left. A purple cloth is draped over the right side. A small stage lamp panel sits above. The scene is a dais for a satsang talk.2018-04-22A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate silver throne with leopard-print cushions on a decorated stage. He wears an orange-rust draped garment and a gold necklace. Flanking him are a golden bull (Nandi) on the right and ornate garlanded deity murti on both sides, one in gold and red with a crown and jewellery, the other with yellow and white flower garlands. A golden ceremonial umbrella with colourful tassels hangs overhead, and a red curtain and lit stage lights form the backdrop. A microphone stands in front of the throne and brass oil lamps sit at the base of the murtis.2018-04-19April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesApril 30 20172017-04-30 +1 copies